Well, it looks like we won't have Angela Spaccia to kick around in Bell or Maywood, or any other small enclave here in our neck of the woods.

Yep, ole' Angela is out of another job and tonight taxpayers in Maywood are breathing a sigh of relief.

Acting Maywood city manager Angela Spaccia resigned yesterday. She is one of the "Bell Millionaire" city employees who was caught raking in an ungodly salary year in and year out when no one was paying much attention outside of these small tiny stamp sized municipalities on the outskirts of Downtown LA.

Spaccia was the ding dong assistant city manager of Bell, who made $376,288 annually for doing just about zippola. Wait a minute. I wanna job like that. You would think with all of my "political" ties in California, that someone would be showing the Pirate some big lovin... lol.

Spaccia now leaves Maywood "without a leader." Big deal, or is this a BIGGER PAYOFF than meets the eye.

Remember, ol' Ang orchestrated Maywood's move last month to lay off almost every worker in the city government and wipe out the Maywood Police Department. Nice move, girl.

So, the trail of political bodies are beginning to stack up. When will we actually see handcuffs and raids on homes and more city halls?

Stay tuned. ...getting tons of inside scoop that I will be breaking over the next few weeks.

Additional Information: Last nights weather allowed fire crews on the ground to continue to strengthen control west flank lines of the fire. The Los Angeles CountyFire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department appreciate the cooperation of residents in complying with evacuation orders. First responders will continue to be working in the affected areas and firefighters will continue to construct lines, work on any remaining hot spots and patrol the area.
Access is also now open from Elizabeth Lake Road to Godde Hill and Bouquet Canyon. Access will be limited to residents only. Access continues to be limited to residents only in the following area: Godde Hill Road from Elizabeth Lake Road to 60th Street West and Avenue N.

I just returned from a two week working trip from Kingston, Jamaica where I am documenting the amazing works of the Mustard Seed Communities and its Founder Catholic Msgr. Gregory Ramkissoon.

I wish Ms. Bridgewater good luck, and I hope to have to opportunity to visit her and to get her thoughts about the state of relations between and the works of the Mustard Seed Community in Jamaica during my next trip to Kingston in a couple of months.

Miss Bridgewater told the Foreign Relations Committee that if she is confirmed as Ambassador she will, among other things, seek to forge closer ties between the United States administration and the Jamaican Government.

“I welcome the chance to serve as US Ambassador to Jamaica. Having served there earlier in my career, the major political parties considered me an honest and fair player then and I hope those in Government, some of whom I’ve known for many years, will continue to view me in this light,” she said.

The US-Ambassador-designate highlighted Jamaica's importance in combating drug trafficking and international crime organizations.

“The Jamaican Government, civil society and business leaders have indicated that they’re willing to confront the criminal organisations that have the country’s democracy and have hindered economic growth. This is a historic opportunity for Jamaica to build a strong, more prosperous country.

“I believe that my experience will help me, if confirmed, to advance our interest in Jamaica. Bringing interested parties to the table to find areas of common ground and giving honest messages in ways that resolve problems are hallmarks of my experience,” Mrs. Bridgewater said.

On June 10, President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Miss Bridgewater to the post.

Here is more about her career:

Pamela E. Bridgewater is a career member of the Foreign Service with the rank of Minister. She has served since 2008 as a Senior Inspector in the Office of Inspector General. She has also served as Ambassador to Benin and Ghana.

Ambassador Bridgewater was Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa in 2002; she was appointed the State Department’s Special Coordinator for Peace in Liberia, and later headed the U.S. delegation to the Liberian Peace Talks. Overseas postings were in Belgium, Jamaica, South Africa and the Bahamas, where she was Deputy Chief of Mission. In Washington, she served in the Bureaus of European Affairs, Human Resources, Oceans and Environmental Affairs, Intelligence and Research. Ms. Bridgewater received a B.A. with honors from Virginia State University and a Master of Arts from the University of Cincinnati.

WWW.POLITICO.COM is breaking the news tonight about the agreement that was reached on Friday.

The back-to-back trials of a pair of black lawmakers represent an unprecedented use of an ethics adjudication system that has rarely been used by House members accused of breaking House rules.

Waters' case revolves around allegations that she improperly intervened with federal regulators to help a bank that her husband, former Ambassador Sydney Williams of the Bahamas, owned stock in and on whose board he once served.

Waters denies any wrongdoing.

"Congresswoman Waters has chosen to go through an adjudicatory subcommittee hearing, rather than accept any of the counts from the investigative subcommittee," the source told POLITICO.

If a panel of ethics committee investigators can prove charges against Waters to a separate subcommittee of lawmaker-jurors, the full ethics committee will recommend a punishment to the full House.

Waters entered the California State Assembly in 1976. While in the assembly she worked for divestment of state pension funds from any businesses active in South Africa, a country then operating under the policy of apartheid. Waters eventually ascended to the position of Democratic Caucus Chair for the Assembly.

Tonight, home videos from the dangerous Crown Fire are beginning to hit "You Tube" and I wanted to post a few for my many readers who are turning here to my blog for more details.

This is from you tube viewer Lipperstripper1(btw....great name lipperstripper....lol)

this is a video of the crown and briggs fire in agua dulce *its only the smoke though* the video skips alot because i took footage at different times so dont complain these videos were took on the way back to lancaster from burbank and some footage was in lancaster alone so enjoy!

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has just announced that two "Evacuation Centers" have been opened to deal with the residents who are living in the Agua Dulce and Acton community tonight due to the out of control "Crown Fire."

It is beginning to look like this Crown Fire in the Los Angeles Countyarea around Palmdale, is now totally out of control, and is forcing thousands of residents from their homes, businesses, and ranches.

So far, as of 10 p.m. on Thursday night,. many homes and other structures were burning in the rustic and rural area of Leona Valley. This place is also the home to many head of wild buffalo, and lots of animal sanctuary's.

LV is a quiet community of around 2,220 people who are now under a mandatory evacuation.

Inspector Matt Levesque, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, said the blaze has burned more than 4,500 acres within the past six hours.

The fire is now generating its own wind, which can hamper firefighting efforts and can cause untold damage to surrounding areas and communities with embers that can float for miles at a time.

Leona Valley is an agricultural "wonderland" here in Los Angeles County, and is located a stones throw from nearby Palmdale and are known around the globe for its tasty read cherries and wine grapes. Also the hills of LV also have many wild buffalo that roam free.

Tonight, the Downey City Council fired City Attorney Edward Lee after a heated closed door session.

Lee also serves at the city attorney in Bell and served as legal counsel when that City Council approved huge salaries for its top administrators over the past several years.

The Downey City Council voted 3-to-2 in closed session on Thursday night to toss Lee out of City Hall and terminate its contract with the law firm Best, Best & Krieger, where Lee is a partner of that firm.

Downey City Councilman Mario Guerra told the Associated Press tonight that he "had no problems with the legal advice his city has received," from Lee, but was distressed to how Lee was conducting himself during recent council meetings in Bell.

Lee also serves as city attorney for several other municipalities. So, knowing how these city hall work, and the political games and the millions of real dollars that are stuffed in the pockets of "real local officials," I just wonder what city is going to be next.

Ellen is "out," and could Elton John be "in" as the next judge on American Idol

Ellen DeGeneres dropped a bombshell today saying that she is leaving as host of "American Idol."

Fox confirmed the news this afternoon.

“A couple months ago, I let FOX and the AMERICAN IDOL producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me,” DeGeneres said. “I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on IDOL and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.”

INGLEWOOD – A former bondage club employee was charged today with murdering of the club’s owner, killing his dog and setting fire to the building located near Los Angeles International Airport.

David Edward Albert, 53 (dob 11-4-56), is scheduled to be arraigned today at Inglewood Superior Court, Department 5. He was charged in case no. YA078696 with one count of murder with the special allegation of personal use of a handgun, one count of arson and one count of cruelty to an animal, said Deputy District Attorney David Cheng. He is being held on $2.09 million bail.

This crime has been reported all over the globe during the past 48 hours.

The Simi Valley resident is suspected of shooting Passive Arts Studio owner John Lavine several times in the head, then starting a fire at the building located at 10914 S. La Cienega Blvd. The fire was reported about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Lavine’s charred body was discovered inside, along with the body of his dog.

Sheriff’s deputies found Albert allegedly hiding in some bushes across the street from the fire with blood on his clothes. He was later arrested.

If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. Great job by law enforcement and by District Attorney Steve Cooley to make sure than justice is served in this crime.

Los Angeles: It was a senseless crime that did not have to happen on our sometimes violent and dark streets.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 77th Homicide Squad detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect who was involved in a shooting in South Los Angeles this past weekend.

On July 24, 2010, at around 2:00 a.m., 34-year-old Oscar Cornejo was pushing his bicycle to his residence in the 11300 block of Success Avenue in LAPD’s Southeast Area.

There were five male Blacks standing just north of the location, where Cornejo was walking. The suspect walked away from the group towards Cornejo, pointed a revolver at him and shot Cornejo.

The motive for the shooting is unknown. The suspect and weapon are outstanding.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Criminal Gang Homicide Division, 77th Homicide Squad Detectives Stacy Szymkowiak or Roger Fontes at 213-485-4341. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

Well, the controversy over Arizona's new tough immigration law has hit a huge snag, 24 hours before it goes into effect.

A federal judge has blocked the most controversial parts of the new Arizona's immigrationlaw from taking effect, including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws.

The overall law will still take effect Thursday, but without the provisions that angered opponents - including sections that required officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws.

"There is a substantial likelihood that officers will wrongfully arrest legal resident aliens under the new (law)," Bolton ruled. "By enforcing this statute, Arizona would impose a 'distinct, unusual and extraordinary' burden on legal resident aliens that only the federal government has the authority to impose."

The law was signed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer in April and immediately revived the national debate on immigration, making it a hot-button issue in the midterm elections.

The law has inspired rallies in Arizona and elsewhere by advocates on both sides of the immigration debate. Some opponents have advocated a tourism boycott of Arizona.

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Randy Economy is one of the most respected Investigative Journalists in Southern California and is the recipient of FIVE top awards from the prestigious Los Angeles Press Club in 2013, 2014 and 2016.
He is the host of “The Randy Economy Show” that aired on AM 870 ‘The ANSWER’ in Southern California from January 2015 to March 2016. The show was rated as the #1 weekend talk show in Los Angeles by Neilsen/Arbitron during the months of June, September, and November, 2015.
Economy has worked as an investigative reporter for years, he is the real deal.
Economy uncovered a $1 billion dollar political “pay to play” scheme inside the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s Office that lead to the arrest of Assessor John Noguez, Property Tax Consultant Ramin Salari, Property Appraiser Mark McNeill, and Property Appraiser Scott Schenter. The series of articles resulted in him being recognized as a candidate for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 2013.
Economy also uncovered misuse of public office by Los Angeles Controller Wendy Greuel revealing how her elected position was used to leverage millions of dollars for her unsuccessful campaign for Mayor in 2013.
Economy, is now a resident of Rancho Mirage, California. He also uncovered massive fraud and political corruption inside the Central Basin Municipal Water District. The agency is now part of a criminal investigation by the FBI and US Attorney’s Office.
Bold, brass, and quick witted, Economy has also uncovered and reported on FBI probe of California State Senator Ronald Calderon, former Assemblyman Tom Calderon that led to both of their arrests in a complex bribery scheme.
He has covered hundreds of public meetings in and around Los Angeles County at City Halls from Simi Valley, to Long Beach, Norwalk, Downey, Los Angeles, Santa Monica and countless other field locations.
The Randy Economy Show has been featured on CNN, CNN International, Fox News, NBCLA, CNN, ABC Eyewitness News, KCAL9, CBS2, Associated Press, United Press International, Al-Jazeera, and hundreds of other television news shows across the globe…
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In addition, Economy attended Utah State University and Cerritos College as well as a graduate of Cerritos High School.
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